Coordinator Improvement and Performance - Intelligence - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference
Permanent full-time opportunity
Located in Wellington
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The Intelligence directorate is a new structure, a central population and public health operational Intelligence team that is regionally networked and collaborative across organisations and agencies. The establishment of the Intelligence directorate in NPHS gives us the opportunity to review our products and processes and ensure we are honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In our work, we provide advice and deliver products that are used to inform evidence-based decision-making across the NPHS. Our data and products need to be informative and interpretable; they also need to reflect the voices and stories of our communities.
Are you interested in learning more about public health intelligence and building a career in this exciting field? We have an opportunity available to join our directorate as a Coordinator supporting our Intelligence teams. This permanent, full-time role will see you provide a range of day-to-day administrative and coordination functions, including project coordination and product delivery, to enable the Intelligence directorate to deliver on a high quality work programme. You will gain insights into the workings of a public health intelligence team and access opportunities to build skills and experience that will support you to forge a future career as an Intelligence Analyst or Advisor.
Health NZ is on a journey to build a national Intelligence capability that will influence and support the health of all New Zealanders, so you will thrive on being forward thinking and nimble to support that growth.
About the Team
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health NZ, works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on wellbeing, health promotion, protection, prevention, and population-level interventions. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You have an interest in building your skills in, and knowledge of, public health intelligence. You are an experienced administrator or coordinator able to plan, prioritise, and deliver work on time to an excellent standard. You're well organised, and have a good eye for detail. You're able to work collaboratively with other business units and across sectors, to collectively contribute to the strategic health outcomes outlined in the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, and Te Pae Tata, the NZ Health Plan.
Minimum 2-3 years in coordination and administration roles, including working on projects or in change management.
Previous experience in the health sector is beneficial.
Proven ability to provide strong administrative support across programmes of work.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 25th November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via ******.
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